Gettysburg College Magazine is published twice a year as a gift to all alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College by the Communications and Marketing Office. Included below are select highlights from the Winter 2022 issue.
Features
Defining A Consequential Education
by Molly Foster
At the heart of one of the most historic places in the world, Gettysburg College inspires students and drives change.
Honoring The Indigenous Past and Present
by Katelyn Silva
The Land Acknowledgement Statement recognizes that Gettysburg College sits on Indigenous land.
Transformative Places, Resilient Spaces
by Shawna Sherrell
Step back in time and into seven buildings whose stories live on today.
Departments
President’s Letter:
How do we prepare students to Do Great Work in the world?
President Bob Iuliano pens a letter about A Consequential Education from Gettysburg College, what it means, and how we are—and have been since 1832—delivering on this promise.
Noteworthy:
Stoles of Gratitude bestowed onto Class of 2020
During the Class of 2020 Commencement ceremony, President Bob Iuliano bestowed onto each graduate a Stole of Gratitude—the first-ever given to a graduating class.
Conversations:
Media Mentions
Memories flooded social media when both the Class of 2024 and 2025 embarked on the First-Year Walk in the fall. The nostalgia continued on social media, prompted by “Flashback Friday” and various other posts. Plus, read about how Gettysburgians were highlighted in the media.
News:
Roundup
Catch up on Gettysburg College happenings in our news roundup from the Winter 2022 edition of our magazine.
Perspectives:
On The Topic Of Growth
How do we learn and grow through challenging situations?
Connections:
David W. '85 and Cynthia Lecompte '84 Salisbury P'15
The Benefactors Circle members and Visionary Gettysburgians share their passion for growing the bridge between the College and the community.
Prof Path:
Yan Sun
The art history professor enjoys uncovering the stories behind archaeological treasures. Prof. Yan Sun shares her path from growing up in Beijing to sharing her passions for Asian culture and art with Gettysburg students.
Behind the Scenes:
With a Gettysburg Great
What makes a cozy—and sustainable—wardrobe? Sister Katie founder, Katie Roach ’10, explains.
From The Archives
Mapping the Evolution of Campus
An old, archived campus map from 1876 puts the nearly 200-year evolution of campus into perspective.
Reflections:
Defined by Devotion
Inseparable like their late fathers at Gettysburg College, cousins Ken Barnes ’20 and Jimmy Barnes ’20 reflect on the love they have for their family—at home and on campus.
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